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  1. 27-06-2021, 07:27 PM #1
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    Don Blocksidge RIP

    Just heard my friend Don Blocksidge has passed away.
    Don engraved all of the ISP Spartan and Venom Arms rifles - along with many other bespoke pieces.
    A man with a huge talent, a surgeon like touch and a permanent smile.
    One of life’s true gentlemen. It’s been a privilege knowing him.

    RIP mate.
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  2. 27-06-2021, 07:41 PM #2
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    Sad news , I never met him but knew of his reputation .
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  3. 27-06-2021, 07:47 PM #3
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    Never met him, but admired much of his work.

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    He also had a very good rep for his work on custom motorbikes & scooters.

    A craftsman of the old school.

    Bru
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    Didn't know him, but as an owner of a ISP Spartan classic I can testify to quality of his workmanship.
    RIP
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    Shame, proper old school talent.
    RIP.
    Always looking for any cheap, interesting, knackered "project" guns. Thanks, JB.
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  7. 28-06-2021, 06:07 AM #7
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    Likewise, Craig, never met him but had a Spartan that sported his work, stunning, as said, another talent lost
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    Don

    Got a few webley's done by Don. He did a lovely job and my late dad's Webley MK1 pistol. A lovely guy also. RIP Don. Mach 1.5
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    Another talent lost.

    RIP Don.
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  10. 27-06-2021, 08:14 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by laverdabru View Post
    He also had a very good rep for his work on custom motorbikes & scooters.

    A craftsman of the old school.

    Bru
    I used to enjoy hearing about his friendships with various motorcycle clubs - some of them quite ‘robust chaps’.
    I hope his artwork lives on for many miles.
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    That’s very sad news. RIP.
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  12. 27-06-2021, 09:47 PM #12
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    Sorry to hear of Dons passing.
    I have seen some of Don’s work on some of your lovely guns.
    My condolences to you and Don’s family.
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